Sunday, January 26, 2014

October Outing

I'm way behind on creating posts right now but this one (among others) has been sitting in my drafts folder for quite a while so now is as good a time as any to share it.

Last year I went fishing with Salvador Dali. He was using a dotted line. He caught every other fish.

~ Steven Wright

Before the last of my belongings and cats were packed up and I moved out here, I spent a few days visiting - during which time we went fishing. It was late October.

The day was cool and crisp but sunny. The fishing spot was about a 15 minute boat ride from the dock - and somehow, it was against the wind in both directions! It was a lovely hour or so spent trying to catch some walleye but not succeeding.

Grab a life jacket and hop on the boat to join us.

Pulling away from the dock, you can see our house on the right with the addition (still in the process of being built) on its left.

Oranges and yellows blend to create the perfect autumn backdrop as we pass through a channel.

Our lines searched for those elusive walleye while we continued to enjoy the view.

Frank pointed out this seemingly abandoned cottage which he had seen on previous and more successful fishing expeditions. It sits on a point, surrounded by water - prime property. There is no sign of anyone having lived there for a long time - nor does it seem to be available for sale. One of the lake's little mysteries.

The scenery is just as beautiful on the way back.

This tree, leaning out on the edge of the shore is a landmark which tells me that we're not too far from home.

Dusk came softly in pretty pastels.

And the full moon rose up to greet us.

And shared her enchanting light.

A nice break from the reality of a snowy winter and frozen lake. More photos coming up soonish.

66 comments:

So Beautiful . I love the mystery.. Seems I would wonder also. The moon rise is stunning.and Im behind also. Ive been away and will be home for a few weeks and gone again for a month. Lovely Love y blog Hilary

What a great idea to go back in time. Certainly, after a blustery day like yesterday, it's good to remember it's only temporary!I feel sad seeing abandoned spots. When we were house hunting we found many that were neglected or in disrepair.(ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

You had a great October day in a very beautiful area. I like how the people around this lake have left the trees. Where I had my lake property , many of the fools came out and bull dozed every tree of their lot!

What a delight this morning. I love the water. I love riding in a boat and taking in the views. All of which you certainly and beautifully gave to me. I am amazed at the beauty that surrounds you. I bet you are looking forward to being able to traverse the water again, when it's not frozen over.Thanks for this respite from winter.And the moon.....oh how beautiful she is. Oma Linda

That's quite the little lakeside estate you have there! So pretty, and so "right on the water"! I'm envious.I do wonder about that little abandoned house. If you ever find out more about it, do please share.

I always tell Jack that I could easily live on a lake property. Your photos make me want to pack up and leave the pine trees behind! Just beautiful! The moon pics are amazing! Today the temps are freezing, and the snow is falling so I appreciate the look back to fall!

Something about the perspective in the first shot makes it appear - to landlubber me - that you have a fair-sized craft. I think I know from the later shot that you don't have anything too-too enormous, but that wake in the first shot is... deceiving?

I can't wait for more photos to come "soonish".I know I sound like a broken record but oh my you live in a gorgeous place.I see you have a leaning tree just like the one at your walking pond back at your last home.Beautiful as always.

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